Dr. Randal John Vecchione, MD

This was the WORST physician our family has ever come in contact with. He was disrespectful to our daughter, to a diabetic wheelchair bound gentleman in the office, and other elderly patients. We saw him to have stitches removed from my daughter's face on the cheekbone below her left eye. His brother had sewn the sutures in at the hospital emergency room at Rady two days prior. He barked at our daughter, only 5 years old, for crying while removing the stitches. He did not use any anesthetic or try in any way to calm her. At one point he threw his instruments down, yelled at her, left the room, barked at the man in the wheelchair and spoke disparagingly about two other elder patients. All within sight and earshot of the staff and other patients. He returned to hastily remove the stitches, and slap a bunch of ointment and a large 2X2 mesh pad on her cheek with no tape. No bandage to cover the wound, no steri strips to support the wound, etc. His behavior was so bad his nurse… was apologetic and embarrassed. Needless to say our daughter scarred terribly from poor after care. He even left two stitches in that had to be removed weeks later. Avoid this physician at all cost. He should not have privileges at Rady or anywhere else for that matter. I've never written a poor review of any physician, but feel compelled to warn others of this physician. Not to be confused with Thomas Vecchione. He is a good physician. Randal Vecchione is NOT.

Dr. Randal Vecchione has done 10 surgeries on me since I was run over by a U-Haul truck across my knees. He really saved my life and I could not be happier with his skills.

Dr,. Vecchione was so personal and a great communicator. He was right there when needed and on my second appointment, there was no wait. His staff was great. Lots a humor and great energy in the office.

I had broke 3 bones in my face and he did a wonderful reconstruction.

Saved by face from the ravage done when a German Shepard bit me. Explained the procedure and prognosis clearly and compassionately. He continues to treat me. It a privilege to be a patient of Dr. Randal Vecchione.